I’ve written extensively (or half-assedly, depending on who’s reading) about the fact that many people, women in particular, do not identify as feminists for some very good and valid reasons. While doing so, I have always affirmed and re-affirmed my own intention to keep calling myself a feminist. Am I a feminist blogger, however? ForContinue reading “Stop the feminist blogosphere! I want to get off!… Or do I?”
Author Archives: Natalia Antonova
“Forgive us, little girl, for the fear and horror you experienced. Rest in peace.” – a Russian blogger, on Liza Fomkina
The body of Liza Fomkina, a four-year-old who went missing after going to walk her two dogs with her disabled aunt, was found this morning. The aunt’s body was found yesterday. The dogs have also been found. It was one of the dogs that lead rescuers to Liza’s body. Preliminary reports suggest that both theContinue reading ““Forgive us, little girl, for the fear and horror you experienced. Rest in peace.” – a Russian blogger, on Liza Fomkina”
“Дочка” (“The Daughter”) being read at Lyubimovka
A photo by the lovely and amazing Anna Orlandina: Vladimir Snegurchenko, Alexey Zhiryakov, Natalya Nozdrina, Diana Rakhimova, and Alyona Ibragimova (seated). Snegurchenko came up from Kharkiv, and directed the two other Ukrainian plays that were part of the same project as mine – “Vasimilyatsiya” and “Simeini Lyudi”. He helped move the evening along. Zhiryakov directedContinue reading ““Дочка” (“The Daughter”) being read at Lyubimovka”
Natalia Antonova was immortalized by Zhenia Vasiliev… and the peasants rejoiced
A memorable night at the 2010 Lyubimovka festival is shown here in a cartoon. I almost wish my real boobs were as awesome as the boobs on my cartoon version. Almost – because I already have an injured back. If you’re going to get all huffy with me and point out that ZOMG! HDU! THISContinue reading “Natalia Antonova was immortalized by Zhenia Vasiliev… and the peasants rejoiced”
“Aha. Look what I’ve created. I have made FIRE. “
I’ve been messing about with this site’s template and trying out different styles, and headers, and breaking things in the process, pitching hysterical fits, and then putting them back together again. I’m really proud of myself, because aside from going nuts on Twitter and harassing Helen & Rozhkovsky, I’ve been mostly doing this by myself.Continue reading ““Aha. Look what I’ve created. I have made FIRE. “”
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